Narrative Poetry
What do you understand by narrative poetry? Narrative poetry is almost like story telling with special use of words and rhyming making it poetry. If you are into poetry, this quiz will definitely be of interest to you. Enjoy.
- 1.
Narrative poems usually have
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Giant spots.
- B.
Rhyme scheme.
- C.
Just a plot.
- D.
Characters,dialog, plot, ryhme scheme, and stanzas.
- E.
Intergallactic space pigs.
Correct Answer
D. Characters,dialog, plot, ryhme scheme, and stanzas.Explanation
This answer is correct because narrative poems typically have characters, dialogue, a plot, rhyme scheme, and stanzas. These elements help to create a story-like structure in the poem, allowing the reader to follow a sequence of events and engage with the characters and their interactions. Rhyme scheme and stanzas also contribute to the overall rhythm and structure of the poem. Therefore, all of these elements are commonly found in narrative poems.Rate this question:
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- 2.
A rhyming couplet has
- A.
Two lines of poetry that end with the same ryhming sound.
- B.
Two rap artists who have made a mashup together.
- C.
Two small African swallows.
- D.
Two stanzas of poetry where every line ends in the same rhyme.
- E.
A terrible break up.
Correct Answer
A. Two lines of poetry that end with the same ryhming sound.Explanation
A rhyming couplet is a poetic device consisting of two lines that have the same rhyming sound at the end. This means that the last words of each line in the couplet rhyme with each other. Rhyming couplets are commonly used in poetry to create a sense of rhythm and closure. They can be found in various forms of poetry, including sonnets and ballads.Rate this question:
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- 3.
Setting in narrative poetry is not only a place, it is also
- A.
Forks, knives and spoons.
- B.
For volume on your ipod.
- C.
A time; such as a time of year, time in history, or even time of day.
- D.
How you save your mp3s.
- E.
The backgroud for a play.
Correct Answer
C. A time; such as a time of year, time in history, or even time of day.Explanation
The setting in narrative poetry is not only a physical place, but it also includes the time in which the events of the poem take place. This can refer to a specific time of year, a particular time in history, or even a specific time of day. The setting helps to create the atmosphere and context for the poem, allowing the reader to better understand and engage with the narrative.Rate this question:
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- 4.
The the moment of greatest action or the big "uh oh" moment in a story or plot is called...
Correct Answer
the climax.
a climactic moment.
rising action
climaxExplanation
The correct answer is "the climax." The climax refers to the moment of greatest action or the big "uh oh" moment in a story or plot. It is the point where the tension and conflict reach their peak and the outcome of the story becomes clear. A climactic moment is another term that can be used interchangeably with the climax. Rising action, on the other hand, refers to the events and conflicts that lead up to the climax.Rate this question:
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A stanza is like a paragraph...
- A.
Because it has proper grammar.
- B.
Because it is usually all about the same topic within a poem.
- C.
Because it sands alone.
- D.
Because it is often about one topic and stands alone as a poetic structure.
- E.
Because Mrs. Schwartz says so.
Correct Answer
D. Because it is often about one topic and stands alone as a poetic structure.Explanation
A stanza is like a paragraph because it is often about one topic and stands alone as a poetic structure. In a poem, stanzas are used to organize thoughts and ideas, similar to how paragraphs are used to organize information in prose. Each stanza typically focuses on a specific theme or aspect of the poem's overall message, similar to how a paragraph focuses on a specific idea within a larger piece of writing. This helps to create a cohesive structure and allows the reader to easily follow the flow of the poem.Rate this question:
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